Trail Running Calendar United Kingdom 2026-2027

Hourly-start Backyard Ultra on a 4.167 mile loop near Leeds with mixed trail terrain, camping, aid stations and a Yorkshire goodie bag. Competitors exit when they fail to finish a lap, leaving one final champion.

Trail Half Marathon Wales runs in Margam Country Park and Forest on 14 November 2026, offering a fully marked half marathon and 10k on forest trails with checkpoints, safety cover, and included car parking.

Trail ultramarathon on the Weavers' Way with **100 km** from Great Yarmouth and **50 km** from Stalham, passing marshes, rivers, stately homes and finishing at Cromer Pier.

A family friendly timed trail run on 14 November 2026 in Padstow along the Camel Trail in support of the National Lobster Hatchery. Distances range from 2.5 km to 10 miles with Canicross options.

Trail 5 km and 10 km races on the Bath Skyline with night and day options and a 500 m kids run. Mixed terrain routes are well marked and marshalled and finishers receive a two sided medal.

A guided 55 km route on Anglesey visiting three high tops with over 2000 m of ascent, starting and finishing at Lligwy beach. The course is split into five supported sections with guides, checkpoints and a wooden medal on completion.

A winter 2026/27 night trail series across Somerset with four events and both 5km and 10km route options. Runners can enter individual events or the full series and order a bespoke wooden finisher's medal for each race.

Timed multi lap event on the Itchen Way in Winchester on 14 November 2026, with 2.62 mile laps that add up to half marathon, marathon and ultra distances. Flexible start format, aid station with vegan options, bespoke finisher's medal.

A 40 mile trail ultramarathon starting and finishing in Lymm that circumnavigates Warrington on tracks, paths and lanes. The 2026 race is on 14 November with solo, pair and four person relay entry options.

A mountain fell race of 8.8 km with 714 m ascent around Llyn y Fan near Llanddeusant. The mostly unmarked, remote route requires navigation and mountain skills; entries are limited to 50 runners.

A 16.1 km fell race around Penmaenmawr with about 594 m of ascent, based at Capelulo Village Hall. The route is partially marked and requires navigation; entry is online with a £12 fee.

A half marathon through the Kilpatrick Hills near Overtoun House in Dumbarton on 14 November 2026, using single-track trails and forestry roads with rolling climbs. The race is full and a waiting list is open.

Trail races at Westerlands near Graffham: a 50 km Ultra linking five long distance trails and a 13 mile Half on three trails, with SportIdent timing, aid stations, mandatory kit and a wooden eco-medal for finishers.

A 23 km fell race around Bamford in the Peak District with 1050 m of ascent and a FRA permit. Pre entry and day entry are available, the minimum age is 18 and mandatory FRA kit must be carried.

Trail Outlaws' Wooler Trail Events include marathon and half marathon routes based at Wooler Hostel in Northumberland National Park. Routes are fully marked with stocked checkpoints and often cross hilly, boggy, exposed terrain with wide vi..

Trail races from 5 miles to marathon start at Skelton Lake Services and explore Rothwell Country Park, with water stations, a cupless approach, a bespoke medal and kebabs at the finish.

Slaley Hall Trail Runs in November 2026 stage a half marathon and a 10km at Slaley Hall Hotel near Hexham on forest and estate routes. The event uses live chip timing, is canicross friendly, and offers medals, food and free parking.

A *20 km* fell race near Pickering in the North York Moors on 15 November 2026, held from Levisham Village Hall with 500 m of climb. Day entry is available with modest fees and teams are allowed.

Tackle the sweeping slopes of Arnside Knott in the Dave Shinn Memorial Race, a testing 6 mile fell route with 333 m of climb. Enter on the day at Hollins Farm and enjoy cake, local camaraderie and stunning Lake District views.

A 10.5 km forest trail run around Meanwood Park and the Meanwood Valley Trail, with narrow technical sections, muddy footing and about 200 m of ascent. Finishers receive complimentary soup and optional medals or t-shirts.